11 things you’ll remember if you lived in the UAE during the 1990s

They were such simple times…

For many of us, the Dubai we know (and love) is made up of futuristic skyscrapers, glitzy shopping malls, and record-breaking attractions.

But not so long ago, our fair emirate was a very different place. In fact, Dubai in 1990 would be completely unrecognisable today. It was a time when Sheikh Zayed Road was practically a desert strip. The Burj Khalifa was not even a twinkle in an architect’s eye – believe it or not, the tallest building in town was the World Trade Centre.

Lucky for us, Twitter users have been sharing their nostalgic memories of what it was like to live in the UAE during the 1990s – and it’s as good as any time capsule.